Georgia Tech coach Brian Gregory announced just before tipoff of the Yellow Jackets' season that he had suspended junior guard Glen Rice Jr. for three games because of an unspecified violation of team rules.

"Guys are learning that there are consequences and there also will be growth," Gregory told reporters after Tech's 92-59 victory over Florida A&M. "We are here to help him grow."

Rice (6-5, 206) averaged 12.8 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, starting 23 games. He sat out Friday night's game and also will miss upcoming games against Delaware State and then against Saint Joseph’s in the opening round of the Charleston Classic. He is set to return Nov. 18 in the second round of the tournament, against either Seton Hall or VCU.